Trofoblasttumörer
Trophoblastic tumors are a group of rare cancerous growths that originate from the trophoblast, the outer layer of cells that surround a developing embryo and help to form the placenta during pregnancy. These tumors can be benign or malignant and include hydatidiform mole, invasive mole, choriocarcinoma, and placental site trophoblastic tumor. They are characterized by abnormal growth of trophoblastic cells and may produce human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) hormone. Early detection and treatment are crucial for successful management and prevention of complications.
Trophoblastic tumors are a group of rare cancerous growths that originate from the trophoblast, the outer layer of cells that surround a developing embryo and help to form the placenta during pregnancy. These tumors can be benign or malignant and include hydatidiform mole, invasive mole, choriocarcinoma, and placental site trophoblastic tumor. They are characterized by abnormal growth of trophoblastic cells and may produce human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) hormone. Early detection and treatment are crucial for successful management and prevention of complications.
Trofoblasttumörer är en samlande benämning på en grupp självständiga, aggressiva och snabbt växande cancerformer som utvecklas från placentans yttre cellager, kallade trofoblast. De två vanligaste typerna av trofoblasttumörer är gestationellt trofoblastiskt neoplasi (GTN) och invasivt moleärt graviditetssyndrom (IMGS). GTN innefattar bland annat choriocarcinom, vätskefylld klumpmage och placentaäkta carcinom. Dessa tumörer kan sprida sig till andra delar av kroppen genom blodet eller lymfan och orsaka allvarliga komplikationer om de inte behandlas adekvat. Trofoblasttumörer är ovanliga, men de kan drabba kvinnor i alla åldrar, inklusive under graviditeten. Behandlingen består ofta av kirurgi, kemoterapi och ibland strålbehandling.